tối hậu
Definition
- Adjective:
- Ultimate; final: Refers to the last, conclusive, or most authoritative element in a series or process.
- Ultimatum (when used in the specific compound "tối hậu thư"): A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which may lead to severe consequences.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đây là quyết định tối hậu của tòa án. (This is the court's final decision.)
- Họ đã đưa ra một tối hậu thư cho đối phương. (They issued an ultimatum to the opposing side.)
Advanced Usage
- "tối hậu thư": This is a fixed compound noun meaning "ultimatum." It is the most common usage of the word "tối hậu" in modern language.
- Tối hậu thư đã hết hạn mà không có phản hồi. (The ultimatum expired without a response.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sau cùng (adj): final, last in sequence.
- Cuối cùng (adj): final, ultimate, concluding.
- Dứt khoát (adj): decisive, definitive.
Synonyms
- Final: Forming or occurring at the end; last.
- Ultimate: Being or happening at the end of a process; final.
- Conclusive: Serving to prove a case; decisive.
Related Idioms
- While "tối hậu" itself is not typically used in idioms, the compound "tối hậu thư" functions as a key term in diplomatic, political, or conflict-related contexts, implying a point of no return.